A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning the general assembly.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about enforcement or definitions for 'foreign adversaries'.

Lobbying Rules for Foreign Adversaries

This bill stops lobbyists from working for or representing countries that are considered foreign adversaries.

What This Bill Does

• It says that a lobbyist cannot register as a lobbyist for a client who is a foreign adversary.
• It also states that a lobbyist cannot contract to represent a foreign adversary.

Who It Names or Affects

• Lobbyists who work or want to work with clients from other countries
• Foreign adversaries of the United States

Terms To Know

lobbyist

A person who tries to influence decisions made by government officials.

foreign adversary

Another country that is seen as an enemy or a threat by the United States.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if someone breaks these rules.
• It also doesn't define how to determine which countries are considered foreign adversaries.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning the general assembly.
Restrictions on lobbying for a foreign adversary.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning the general assembly.

Restrictions on lobbying for a foreign adversary.

Provides that a lobbyist may not: (1) register as a lobbyist for a foreign adversary client; and (2) contract as a lobbyist to represent a foreign adversary.